Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in ts-relay-cursor-paging Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191437: Malicious code in ts-relay-cursor-paging (npm). Affects ts-relay-cursor-paging versions 2.1.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ts-relay-cursor-paging package is an npm library designed for cursor-based pagination in GraphQL APIs. It provides developers with a streamlined way to implement pagination, enhancing the performance and usability of their applications. However, this package has been compromised, making it a significant security risk for any project that relies on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being infected by the Sha1-Hulud: The Second Coming NPM worm. This malicious code can steal sensitive tokens and credentials, publishing them to GitHub. It can also propagate itself to other npm packages owned by the user and establish persistence through GitHub actions. Furthermore, there is a risk of the worm destroying the user's home directory, leading to severe data loss.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ts-relay-cursor-pagingIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the ts-relay-cursor-paging package until it has been confirmed safe. Consider using alternative libraries for cursor-based pagination in your GraphQL APIs.
Conclusion
The ts-relay-cursor-paging package has been compromised by a malicious worm, posing serious security risks to any application using it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any affected systems. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
Immediately remove the package and rotate any secrets or keys stored on the affected system.
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Failure to address this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential data loss, and compromise of your development environment.
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The malicious code originated from the Sha1-Hulud: The Second Coming NPM worm, which has been known to compromise npm packages.
